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Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 13-Year Old

Published December 25, 2022 at 7:04PM | Updated December 26, 2022 at 7:45PM

Carolina was last seen on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at approximately 2:24 p.m., leaving her residence in the 8600 block of Manchester Rd. Carolina is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 180 lbs. She has brown eyes and reddish hair. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Carolina Estes is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

North Bethesda

Two Suspects Arrested After Attempting to Hit Off-Duty Officer with Vehicle at Pike & Rose and Leading Police on Chase

By Patrick Herron

Published December 24, 2022 at 12:10AM

Two suspects were arrested in Howard County after an incident occurred in Pike & Rose involving an off-duty police officer on Friday evening. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:58 p.m., an attempted vehicular assault on an off-duty officer occurred in the area of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda for reasons that are still under investigation. MCP Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. Officers followed the vehicle to I-95 in Howard County, where both suspects were taken into custody. No injuries have been reported.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”

Bethesda

Murder Suspect Awaiting Extradition to United States in Connection With 2012 Death of Bethesda Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published December 23, 2022 at 1:00PM

Per MCPD: After twelve years on the run, murder fugitive Jorge Rueda Landeros has been arrested in Mexico and charged in connection to the 2010 murder of a Bethesda woman. On Monday, October 25, 2010, Sue Marcum was found dead in her Bethesda home. Through the course of the investigation, detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division determined that Rueda Landeros had a personal and financial relationship with Marcum and was allegedly involved in her murder. Following the homicide, he fled to Mexico, or Central America.

In December 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office received information that Rueda Landeros was likely living in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Wheaton

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published December 23, 2022 at 10:45AM | Updated December 23, 2022 at 5:56PM

Ashley was last seen on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., in the 10600 block of Glenhaven Drive. Ashley is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes. Ashley was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, black sweater, gray pants and a green hat. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ashley Yaeni Lara Villanueva is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

MoCo Police

Former Montgomery County Police Chief Donald E. Brooks Has Died

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 7:24PM

He is survived by his wife Eva Roberson Brooks; and his children, Donna Brooks Sensoy, Don Michael Brooks (Sharon) and Lisa Brooks Hammond. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Silver Spring

Detectives Ask for Assistance Locating Missing Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 7:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Maria Magdalena, a missing 58-year-old woman. Magdalena was last seen on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue. Magdalena is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 160 lbs. She has gray hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maria Magdalena is asked to call the non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Silver Spring

MCPD: 62-Year-Old Man Killed in Silver Spring Parking Garage After Eating Dinner With His Family; Police Urging the Public for Assistance

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 3:29PM | Updated December 22, 2022 at 4:48PM

Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, along with County Executive Marc Elrich and 3rd District Commander David McBain held a press conference regarding the Wednesday night homicide that occurred in the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring. The victim has been identified as Charles Reynolds, 62, of Silver Spring. Reynolds was bringing leftovers to his vehicle after eating dinner with his family at a nearby restaurant when he was shot and killed in the stairwell of the garage. It does not appear to be a robbery as none of the victim’s personal items were taken. There are no suspects at this time. You can view the full press conference here.

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking garage on Wayne Ave. and Fenton St. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Detectives are urging the public for assistance in solving this homicide. At approximately 8:59 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to the location and found an adult male victim in a stairwell, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Life saving measures were provided to the victim who was then pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 62-year-old Charles Joseph Reynolds, of Silver Spring.

Derwood

Magruder High School Shooter Sentenced to 18 Years

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 3:19PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, the defendant in the January 2022 shooting at Magruder High School was sentenced today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. The judge sentenced Steven Alston Jr. to 40 years in prison suspend all but 18 years and 5 years probation upon release. While incarcerated, he will be admitted into the Patuxent Youthful Offender Program.

Alston pleaded guilty last month to the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder for the shooting of a fellow student at Magruder High School. Alston was 17 years old on Friday, January 21, 2022, when he shot the 15-year-old victim inside of the school restroom using a privately manufactured firearm, or ghost gun. He was charged as an adult.

Gaithersburg

Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Muddy Branch

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 2:05PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that the pedestrians were crossing Muddy Branch Road from west to east at Kings James Way when they were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Road. The driver remained on scene. The male pedestrian, identified as 78-year-old, Phillip Kwang Bon Uh of Gaithersburg, sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The adult female pedestrian, identified as the wife of the deceased, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Silver Spring

Update: Man Found Dead in Silver Spring Parking Garage, Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 9:53AM | Updated December 22, 2022 at 1:14PM

Update: Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones will hold a press conference at 2pm regarding the Wayne Avenue homicide investigation. Commander David McBain will discuss steps the 3rd District is taking to ensure public safety in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery County Police are investigating the cause of death of a man in his 60’s that was found in the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday night. Police initially responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call that someone had been stabbed, but inspection of scene indicated the victim may have been shot and the official cause of death has not been determined.

Silver Spring

MCPD Respond to Incident at Silver Spring Parking Garage, One Person Dead

By Patrick Herron

Published December 21, 2022 at 11:31PM

DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING CRITICAL STABBING: ~8:50PM Weds in the Wayne Ave Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. (Downtown Silver Spring/Montgomery County, MD). Victim stabbed multiple times. Montgomery County Police 3D Officers aided the victim prior to EMS arrival. #DTSS

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